Ascent Collection (#5)

A Festival Of The Trees In The Mountains, The Rise Of 1500 People To The Southern Grigna Refuge... (colour litho)
2798306 A Festival Of The Trees In The Mountains, The Rise Of 1500 People To The Southern Grigna Refuge... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Professor Dales balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was performed on 7th December 1889 by the aeronautic Professor Dale

Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun (La Rhune), a mountain at the western end of the Pyrenees. It is located on the border of France and Spain

Comic postcard, Father and son discuss evolution Date: 20th century

Chez Les Orientaux (engraving)
2789010 Chez Les Orientaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chez Les Orientaux. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 15 June 1884)

Vintage 19th century photograph: glacier, Grindelwald, Switzerland, Swiss Alps

19th century vintage photograph: View of Sorrento, with some coming from the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the background

Vintage 19th century photograph - Grindelwald, Hotel Baren, Switzerland, mountains, Alps

Vintage 19th century photograph - entrance to the St Gotthard tunnel, railway line, Switzerland

Vintage late 19th century photograph - Laurebrunnen and the Staubbach Waterfall, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

View of Bergen and its harbour, Norway
19th century vintage photograph: view of Bergen and its harbour, Norway. Axel Lindahl studio

Lake Lucerne. Old Axenstrasse Switzerland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lake Lucerne. Old Axenstrasse is the name of the sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a a steep and narrow zig-zag road in Central Switzerland

Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, August 7, 1838, pub
2962411 Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, August 7, 1838, pub. 1838 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Green (1785 - 1871)

Main Street, Centengaval, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Main Street, Centengaval, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s

Inland Sea, Onomichi, Bingo, Japan, c. 1880 s
Vintage 19th century photograph: Inland Sea, Onomichi, Bingo, Japan, c.1880 s

Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
19th century vintage photograph - Positano, a cliffside village on southern Italys Amalfi Coast. Its now a well-known holiday destination with a pebble beachfront and steep

Crypta Neapolitana, Piedigrotta, Naples, , Italy
19th century vintage photograph - Entrance to Crypta Neapolitana, Piedigrotta, Naples, Campania, Italy, c.1880

Railway viaduct at Loulla (Isere), France
Vintage 19th century photograph: railway viaduct at Loulla (Isere), France

Linolds Bridge on the Devils Water near Hexham, Northumberland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Linolds Bridge on the Devils Water near Hexham, Northumberland

Papenberg, Papenburg, Nagasaki harbour, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Papenberg, Papenburg, at the entrance to Nagasaki harbour

Ascent to Fishing Room (b / w photo)
3104254 Ascent to Fishing Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent to Fishing Room)

Nazareth and the Well of the Virgin
Vintage 19th century photograph - Palestine, Israel, Holy Land - Nazareth and the Well of the Virgin

First flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon, 5 June 1783 (chromolitho)
3105619 First flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon, 5 June 1783 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon)

The ascent of Mont Blanc made easy: a suggestion to the followers of Mr Albert Smith. A very relaxed Victorian man is transported to the top of the mountain on a giant pair of retractable mechanical

India - reversing station on the Darjeeling railway
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - reversing station on the Darjeeling railway, below Teendaria

300 stone steps at the Moon Temple, Kobe, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Recent Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain, in the Mauritius (engraving)
1617621 Recent Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain, in the Mauritius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain)

Snowdonia, Wales - ascent from Llanberis - man and horse
Vintage 19th century photograph: View in Snowdonia, Wales - the ascent from Llanberis - man and horse

Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1613720 Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Mount Vesuvius. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1872)

Balloon Ascent at Vauxhall-Gardens (engraving)
1612247 Balloon Ascent at Vauxhall-Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon Ascent at Vauxhall-Gardens)

Climbing in the Snow (engraving)
1605982 Climbing in the Snow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing in the Snow. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 November 1896)

The Czar and Czarina at the Nijni-Novgorod Exhibition (b / w photo)
1605706 The Czar and Czarina at the Nijni-Novgorod Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Valley of Maidan, from Sketches in Afghaunistan
STC135167 The Valley of Maidan, from Sketches in Afghaunistan, engraved by Charles Haghe (1810-88) and Louis Haghe (1806-85) published by Henry Graves, 1842 (colour litho) by Atkinson

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179903 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179904 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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Early French balloon ascents, 1780s (coloured engraving)
6032817 Early French balloon ascents, 1780s (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early French balloon ascents)

Modello for the Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1622-1625 (oil on panel)
5672031 Modello for the Assumption of the Virgin, c.1622-1625 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 87.8x59.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 112. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950162 Plate 112. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x32.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 96. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Waving Handkerchief
3950152 Plate 96. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Waving Handkerchief, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.2x44 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 92. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950149 Plate 92. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 82. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950143 Plate 82. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950140 Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 76. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950137 Plate 76. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 91. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950005 Plate 91. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 90. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950004 Plate 90. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x33.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 89. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950003 Plate 89. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x37.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.